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The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Known as "One Boss Lady", Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is a "fair assumption" that forward Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being an unused substitute against West Ham.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at every Premier League player who has been confirmed to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto'o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".

Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".

History-making African cyclist Biniam Girmay signs for NSN Cycling - the new team co-owned by World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.

A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Mohamed Salah after he was dropped for the 2-0 win at West Ham, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Mohamed Salah after he was dropped for the 2-0 win at West Ham, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.